Vares X (2024)

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Martti Lundberg.

- What?

- Where the hell is Antidote?

I don't know. Maybe he didn't

believe you were getting married.

You are the best man now.

Dear Jussi,

our faith was not strong enough

to see this day coming.

That Jussi would find true love,

and such a beautiful

person as Anni is.

Miracles happen, apparently.

You just have to seize them.

Anni Rinne.

- Do you take...

- I do.

- You have nice headphones.

- Huh?

Your headphones are nice.

f*cking boomer.

Well, I am more like

a rerun of Derrick

from the nineties.

f*cking idiot.

Bet you a hundred that Mom

leaves you before the leaves fall.

And I won't start

calling you a... stepdad.

Well, what's up?

- Mrs. Vares.

- Hello. Thanks.

Aada...

All right.

Congratulations again.

- On behalf of the Turku Police, as well.

- Thank you.

Could you take these?

- Hey, I'll go for a bit.

- Okay.

- Hey, Siri, answer.

- I did not understand.

- Siri! Answer!

- I am sorry. I cannot do that.

- f*cking Siri, answer!

- I am sorry, but I am not f*cking Siri.

f*cking AI!

- Antidote, where are you?

- Sorry, I can't come.

I'm taken somewhere,

and then it's goodbye.

- Send me your live location.

- All right.

Hey Siri, send my live

location to Jussi Vares.

All right. I will.

- Well, Romeo, time to dance.

- Where's Anni?

She's waiting for you there.

You came, finally.

Dear wedding guests,

now, it's time for the treat

of the evening,

the first dance. Music, please.

Hey, Anni?

There's this

thing... I should go.

- Where? Now?

- Yeah.

Antidote is in trouble.

I'll be right back.

When I said that.

I love men who are passionate

about saving lives,

I didn't mean you

should go do that

in the middle of

our first dance.

Yeah, but this antidote

is much needed.

Get back in an instant.

What a jerk.

Aada.

- Huh?

- What are you doing here?

None of your business.

I'll be right back.

Wait here in the car, okay?

- Yeah. Where are you going?

- Well,

I have this...

work thing I need to see to.

You? Work?

I thought you would

live on Mom's money.

Right.

Antidote?

Stop beating, for f*ck's sake.

Esa Jalkanen, where is he?

He contacted me last week and asked

if I wanted to buy stuff on the cheap.

After that, I didn't

hear from him.

But you must know

whose stuff it was.

Jalkanen's.

They aren't Jalkanen's drugs.

You should know whose stuff you steal.

You aren't the only one in danger here.

So, stop messing around,

and say where Esa Jalkanen is!

Are you idiots or something?

I told you, I don't know.

Where is Esa Jalkanen?

I don't know, for f*ck's sake.

If I were you, I'd tell.

When Soupman gets here,

he'll dig up all the data

in your f*cking flash drive.

Oh, so f*cking scary.

You are so f*cking annoying!

Well, this isn't going anywhere.

Let's take a coffee break.

- Look, it's the Matlock from Turku.

- Hello, best man.

What did you get

involved in this time?

- Stop talking and open these bandages.

- With what? My teeth?

I have a knife in my sock.

Sorry, it might be a bit stinky.

I've made worse people talk.

- On the ba*ls...

- What the f*ck?

Stop!

- I think you are annoying, too.

- Thanks a lot.

f*ck!

Where did they go?

I'm in terrible

shape, by the way.

That number of sausages won't

make you a marathon runner.

My metabolism is just slow.

What's the deal this time?

This porn guy, Esa Jalkanen, contacted

me a few weeks back in Telegram.

He was like, "Hey, boy, buy a few

kilograms of pure Colombian, it's cheap."

But I didn't hear

from him after that.

It was all news to me

that the coke wasn't his.

Now, these cheese heads think

that I'm hiding

the coke somewhere.

I see. Who were

these cheese heads?

They are just some henchmen,

you know, Jussi.

Who's their boss?

They call him Soupman.

I think he has watched a documentary

"How to Get Rich Selling Drugs".

But things didn't go as planned.

- What's the matter with you?

- I think I got a

splinter or something.

In my a*s.

- All right. Want me to check?

- f*ck off!

Hey, let's get off

here. My car is nearby.

You've got some smart clothes.

My marriage life didn't get

a very strong start.

Don't laugh. The wedding is on.

You'll have to make up for your absence.

Sorry, I had something else to

do. Congratulations, married man.

And stepdad. I'll introduce you.

Well, stepdaugh...

The damned teenager.

Aada!

Maybe she went for a beer.

Here comes my life-saver.

Mom! Get Aada,

I want her to see our dance.

Speaking of her, I

need to tell you...

A stupid thing happened.

I lost Aada.

What?

- Why the hell was Aada with you?

- I didn't know she was in the car.

- What do you mean?

- She had secretly got in the car.

- Why didn't you bring her back?

- There was this situation...

- What is more important than my daughter?

- Aada promised not to get out.

You know I promised the child

welfare I won't let her out of my sight.

Aada has problems.

This day is really hard for her.

Well, let's see.

I went in through that door,

and while I was there,

Aada disappeared.

Do you think

something could have scared her?

Well, there was some noise.

It might have been a shot, too.

Who shot?

- Them.

- Who's them?

Do you know Motorola?

Or some "Soupman".

Those crooks' nicknames

don't really stick in my mind.

This is Aada's backpack.

Has this private detective

figured out to call Aada?

I've tried to call,

but it doesn't connect.

We've searched through the area

and the harbor structures,

and it seems that

Aada isn't here.

Where could she have gone?

A young girl like that knows how

to disappear. Have you had any

problems, or could she have run

away or do something to herself?

Oh, some action.

You draw attention

away from the bride.

- Hi.

- Hello.

Can I do something?

Not really. They've searched

everywhere and didn't find her.

Who's responsible?

EX-MAN WHO BENDS THE RULES

Arto, this isn't anyone's fault.

Of course, it is! Aada is a minor,

adults are responsible for her.

- Well, this is my fault.

- I see.

So, this Ken-doll-looking guy

is your new man.

Arto, this is Jussi. My husband.

We are all a bit shaken up.

Of course, I am! My

child is missing!

As far as I can see,

you have lost my child.

- It's your job to find her!

- Let's calm down.

You bearded hobbit can shut up!

All right.

FIND ESA JALKANEN,

AND YOU'LL GET THE GIRL BACK

Aada has been kidnapped.

SILENT k*ller

ADMIRES ESCOBAR, THE GODFATHER

AND BEAGLE BOYS

Antidote escaped.

That went so f*cking well.

- Antidote!

- Hi.

You are a wanted man, so go.

A VIOLENT LINGUISDice, he's Antidote.

A WANNABE HENCHMAN

- I don't care if he's poison.

- Come on, guys. One question.

sh**t. But don't actually sh**t.

You are such a dictionary.

Have you seen

a 16-year-old girl at that gym?

They have to be a bit older, damn it!

- I didn't mean that.

She's a girl missing from

a friend. Kidnapping.

Some chicks do

hang around there.

I might see better if you got me

a soya espresso.

I'll have a double expresso

without milk, please.

Go get them.

Merci, merci.

- Dark roast.

- Oh, it's good.

Lactose intorance.

Milk makes me fart.

This is what we'll do.

Don't call us. We'll call you.

We call back. On your back.

You're such a

c*ck Dictionary.

It's "Ox".

Arto is right.

I'm responsible

for bringing you into our life.

- You know I'd do anything to protect her.

- That's not true.

If you wanted to protect her, you

wouldn't have left her alone in the car.

Can you open the zipper?

They are calling!

- Hello?

- Get Aada on the phone.

Karoliina Lundberg here.

Is this private

detective Jussi Vares?

- Yes.

- I have a job request for you.

Could you investigate

my husband,

Martti Lundberg's sudden suicide?

- What? Who?

Martti Lundberg.

He hung himself.

All of a sudden.

Right. I can't take

this job right now.

Thank you, bye.

- I'll go now.

- Okay.

I'll text or call

when I hear something.

One more thing.

Could I borrow your car?

Okay. Make sure it's refueled

when you get back.

Yes, of course.

Hi.

- How are you holding up?

- We just have to focus.

Motorola's g*ng

is also looking for Jalkanen.

What's their motive

for kidnapping Aada?

What do you know

about this case?

Apparently, it's about a debt

or someone was stood up.

Alright. Let's see how much

the guys bench.

- What do you want?

- The child who was kidnapped yesterday.

She was taken from my car

yesterday at the harbor.

I know nothing. I

have a kid of my own.

- Cut the nonsense. Where is the girl?

- How the hell would I know?

It's a pretty nice coincidence

that the kidnappers are also

trying to find Esa Jalkanen.

Maybe Esa stood

several people up.

Hey.

We know each other, right?

Where's the girl?

We don't take children.

We have some morals, too.

Hey, tell Antidote

to pay a visit!

Come on.

Motorola is a gambler,

you can't trust her.

Anyway, we'll continue the

investigation. As do you, I suppose.

She said she knows you.

The monkey knows everyone,

but no one knows the monkey.

Did you notice? She had

a pretty good right hook.

ENTERTAINING ADULT ENTERTAINMENAmazing! Just like that!

The boobs are looking so good!

Just like that!

Spank him!

More sounds! Perfect!

This looks amazing! More sounds!

More volume!

- Hello.

- Damn it!

You can't come here,

we are filming.

I'm here on... business.

All right. Let's take

a half-an-hour break.

I'm sorry to

interrupt like this.

Everyone diminishes making porn.

This isn't easy.

Yeah... I guess you're right.

Come and try it for yourself.

- I'm a bit camera-shy, so...

- Come on. Get on the bed.

I prefer playing the police.

You're a cop.

Not a police. I'm a private

detective. Jussi Vares.

I'm looking for Esa Jalkanen.

Esa made porn, too?

Yeah. He's been saying

we should quit this thing.

And go away.

You don't happen to have

a list of Esa's customers?

I do. Upstairs.

Well, what's Esa like?

Esa gets super excited

about various things.

Lately, he's been

manically training boxing.

Where does he train?

In one illicit gym in Itharju.

I told him that one should have a bit

more brilliant idea for a special plate.

ORIENTEERING MAP

- Do you go orienteering?

- Yes.

Have you ever been

night orienteering?

I have sometimes lost my way

in the stretch between

the bar and the pharmacy.

Thanks for this.

No!

- Mom.

- Oh, honey!

- You obviously haven't slept.

- No.

Me neither.

I went to the harbor again. I don't

really know what I'm looking for.

I just have to do something.

Yeah. Should we hire

a real detective?

Or is Jussi going to solve this?

- Don't you start.

I feel anxious thinking

she's there alone and afraid.

Then we have to think

that Aada is looked after.

She's valuable to the kidnappers

only when she's alive.

We have to do something.

Waiting drives me mad.

I'd order the army

to look for her if you let me.

- Mom!

- That's the truth.

The only time... when

you can do anything

is when the kidnappers

contact you.

How can we contact

the kidnappers?

- Here. Got you a beer, too.

- No thanks.

Are you sick?

What's that?

A list of adult entertainment

star Esa Jalkanen's customers.

What customers does

a porn star have?

Apparently, he didn't make

enough money on OnlyFans.

Do you know the

names Juulia Kivinen,

Krista-Leena Rotko,

Terhi Hillanen?

They don't visit our church.

Did you go and talk

to the kid's dad yet?

I didn't have to. He

showed up unprompted.

- Was it a warm encounter with the ex-man?

- He didn't invite me to sail yet.

I'm sure not.

Martti Lundberg. Why

is the name familiar?

Lundberg...

What did the police say?

The police said it was suicide.

But I'm sure there's

something strange involved.

So Martti left for work

that morning, as usual?

Just as before.

Everything was fine with us.

Did Martti have any close

friends or colleagues?

He had that... group of friends.

The sh*t rock paddlers.

Paddling?

A group of friends

with a manly sense of humor.

I'm sorry.

We haven't touched anything.

It's our way of remembering Martti.

Everything is as

in that morning.

Alright. I'll have

a look around.

This Jalkanen is in the

adult entertainment business.

Oh, dear!

- If they sold Aada to a child porn ring...

- Shut up now!

Prnni said Jalkanen's disappearing

has nothing to do with Aada,

and I have to believe that,

or I'll go mad.

- Okay, here.

- What?

- Some Jalkanen's OnlyFans video.

- What?

A self-made porn video.

- Do I want to see this?

- No.

Harder! Yes! Yes!

Right.

With Jalkanen,

there is some Marlene Milkmaid.

Are you coming to relax?

I'm here to meet a group.

- Paddlers?

- Yes.

Yes. They are

waiting over there.

You know if the gloves are good

only when you have a hand job.

The sh*t rock paddlers?

Here we are. Hello,

boss. Come here.

- Something to drink?

- No...

Girl, get some spirits

for this Tarzan.

As I said on the phone,

I'd like to hear more about

Martti. You knew him well.

Well, yeah...

It's a terrible thing...

- We hung around since school.

- As adults, we were friends,

but also worked together.

Did Martti have money troubles?

- No, no.

He didn't have any troubles.

He was a good man.

No crises with

Karoliina. A good man.

- He didn't need to worry about money.

- Right.

I suppose you know nothing about Martti

being porn star Esa Jalkanen's customer.

If there's nothing else...

We have facials and such booked.

But shouldn't we have some?

- Yeah.

- Does Tarzan want some?

I'm good. Thank you.

We'll have some, then.

See you!

Luckily, we aren't on shift.

Is it the sex maniacs'

masquerade party again?

Yep.

Weird people.

I feel sorry for those

on the night shift.

Goddammit!

They've got too close.

There will be more bodies

if we don't get the money.

Ew, f*ck! This one

is missing a nose.

What did you know

about Esa's drug stuff?

He said he'd quit,

just before he disappeared.

- Did you know about this?

- Yeah.

I took that picture.

- It's one of the Soupman's parties.

- Who's Soupman?

I don't know.

He protects his privacy.

Very few know.

Esa was always one

for a quick buck.

Quite soon after he started going

to those parties, drugs got involved.

About Esa's customers. Do you

know anything about their professions?

Krista-Leena owns

an art gallery.

Janita works at the

customs, I think.

Can I borrow this?

Well, yes. If you bring it back.

- Do you promise?

- I promise. Thank you.

Thank you, bye.

Jussi.

Are you picking up or sending?

- Esa Jalkanen.

- Who?

You are on his customer list.

All right. You caught me.

I buy sex from him.

I put Esa's orders aside.

He ordered things related to

his work. Dildos and such.

He told me when something was

coming, and I gave them under the counter.

I didn't have to pay

for his services.

- Tax benefits were good enough.

- When was the last time?

- A week ago, I think.

- Exactly a week?

- Yes.

- That's when Esa disappeared.

What exactly did he pick up?

I don't even know.

It was a bit ill*gal,

that favor I did to him.

You'll go to jail for that.

What wouldn't you

do for some d*ck?

- Hello.

- Hi.

Thank you for coming.

- My daughter has been kidnapped.

- Oh, no!

A SOFTY PORN PROFESSIONAL

But how can I help?

The kidnappers were looking

for Esa Jalkanen.

I saw you on a video with him.

Could you tell me where I can find Esa?

- I don't know where he is.

- Who does?

Is someone not telling everything?

I can pay for the information.

You are probably

terribly anxious.

Yes.

Promise you'll tell me

if you hear anything.

Aada is so small and helpless.

- I'll tell you if I hear about Esa.

- Thank you.

I'll do anything

to find my daughter, okay?

Thank you.

I'm so f*cking hungry.

Did you bring any food?

You should tidy up your

language, and in here as well.

Are you my mom now?

What food did you bring?

- Fries.

- I hate fast food.

- That's all you get.

- I won't eat, then.

Hey, wait.

Can I have my headphones, at

least? I'll die if I can't listen to music.

Hello.

Hello.

Where is my little girl?

I promise I'll find Aada.

Jalkanen wanted to scam with the load.

Keep the money and travel with his wife.

He got a buyer, you, and picked

the stuff up from the customs.

That's right.

Then, something happened,

and no one really knows what.

What was your deal

with Jalkanen again?

He just said he'd

call me the next day.

That he'll hide the coke

and then message me.

But he never did.

I wonder where he hid it.

Why didn't you say

you kidnapped a child?

You ask the mother for ransom

and we'll get the money tomorrow at

the car park. We'll be hiding until then.

Goddammit.

I'll take this tonight.

The child will be returned

to the mother, right?

What happens to the child, then?

I don't think that's right.

Anything else?

Vares might be at

the party tonight.

As long as he stays

out of the car park.

I know what I'll do with him.

- Hello.

- Marlene here.

- Yes?

- I have some information for you.

- Okay, what?

- Can we meet?

Where are you?

I'll come wherever.

If the spirit seems inspiring,

you can join.

Thanks, but I prefer to watch.

I'd be happy to watch you.

You're not my type.

Vares!

I'll take care of him.

- wh*re!

- No! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

- A little snitch!

- I'm not a snitch!

- A little sl*t!

- I'm not a little sl*t. I'm lonely. More!

- We have a guest.

- Who?

Do you want to do a body search?

Jussi.

- Am I that easy to recognize?

- A first-timer is always recognizable.

Are you here to expand your

understanding of your sexuality?

I'm open to everything.

Where did you get those?

Bang! Die, bad guy!

- Where's Aada?

- All in good time.

Have you been tied up before?

Not like this, but I have to

admit it has been on my wish list.

Have a nice party.

- Put this on, fast.

- Why?

There are cameras everywhere.

- What is this place?

- It doesn't matter.

Come on, let's go.

- There isn't much time. I have to go back.

- Where's Aada?

- She's fine. I've taken care of her.

- Is she here? Tell me.

No, listen. You have to get her,

or it's too late.

Marlene was k*lled.

- Anni!

- I've tried to call Jussi...

- This was brought here a moment ago.

- What is it?

- Half a million.

- I already called the bank.

- Okay. Should we report this?

- No. We'll handle this on our own.

I wish Jussi would answer.

Six.

Oh!

Yeah.

- You called.

- Yeah.

This is a major-level favor.

And we are not talking about

the Prime Minister of England,

but a minister-level

service in Turku.

Should it be spelled out to you?

Dough to the table.

Jam in the table.

Thanks.

One chick at the gym, Motorola.

There's some teen

in her lodgings.

- Motorola?

- Yes. Motorola.

Motorola, Motorola, Motorola.

Not Siemens,

not Nokia. Motorola.

Goddammit! He threw

better than you.

"He threw better than you."

Hi.

Good you called. What do they want?

- Half a million.

- No, that's too much.

- No, it's already sorted out.

- I'll call the police.

- No.

- I just want to get Aada back.

- Yes.

Okay. Where's Jussi?

I can't reach him.

- Late night yesterday?

- No, just until 2 a.m.

- It's not nice getting old.

- I couldn't...

Wow!

There's a pervert night orienteerer

on this last checkpoint again.

He's wearing clothes, at least.

- Or did you come too soon?

- Would you like some of my duster?

Would you like me

to suck you with this vacuum?

What a sight.

- Anni.

- Hi, Jussi. Where...

- You look terrible.

- I feel amazing.

Can I borrow your map?

Sure. Have you found Esa?

Not yet.

Fifteen minutes still.

Then we'll get Aada back.

Give Aada to us.

Hey!

Hello.

I think those belong to me.

Why are you here?

I was meant to just keep an eye

on you, but you proved to be useful.

I'll give you these drugs,

but you'll give us Aada, right?

That was the deal.

I think the deal just changed.

Give me that bag.

This is all for nothing, Maisa.

Jussi, Jussi.

It's a goodbye now.

I forgot to load this.

Well, well. The private

detective got wings.

Nothing has happened

in half an hour.

Maybe Aada is somewhere further.

I was thinking...

Should we call the police?

- Yes, we should.

- Yes.

- I'll call.

- Right.

Arto Malmn here, good morning.

We are at the...

Kivikukkaro car park.

We've handed over the ransom

for our daughter...

For our child... Hello?

It's breaking up.

So...

I'll try to find some

signal over there.

Anni, this will turn out well.

Everything will turn out well.

The dialed number

cannot be reached.

Aada?

Damn, you scared me.

- What are you doing? Get out!

- Sorry.

Probably the wrong house.

Mom!

Well, good evening!

Sit down.

Sit, sit.

What are you doing here?

I'm looking for a missing child.

There's no one else

but me and Milla, my daughter.

And I have nothing to do

with that other thing.

It's so sweet to see that you

have such a lovely daughter.

- Who is that guy?

- I'm your mom's old buddy.

- Can we talk somewhere else?

- No, here is just fine.

You know why I'm here.

I didn't know

that Soupman took that child.

Soupman? What a stupid name.

Isn't it?

This is the last chance

to tell where she is.

So that no one else

will go missing.

She's leaving the country.

What?

On a plane.

Anni! Are you here?

- Did you pay the ransom?

- Yes. Where have you been?

I found Jalkanen.

What's happened here?

Nothing, they didn't bring Aada.

- It's been an hour.

- Arto is handling it.

He's just down there calling the police,

probably leading them to the criminals.

Really? There was

no one down there.

We haven't seen

anyone up here either.

Hey.

f*ck, Dad, you scared me.

Everything's fine,

it's just really dangerous here.

I'll call Jussi and your

mom later. Come, let's go.

- I don't know...

- No, we go now.

Tell me, Antidote?

Soupman is having a

change of scenery.

They head to the airport.

Let's meet there.

- Yeah. Get in the car! Now!

- What?

Hurry!

Where's Mom?

Honey, you'll see Mom... later.

- Where are you taking me?

- Can you shut up?

Dad has had a stressful day!

- f*ck, don't shout.

- Everything will be okay.

Everything will be okay.

Go in.

I think I've done my duty

and found your daughter.

Let Aada go, and you might see

her when you get out of jail.

No one will take

Aada from me now.

Everything will be okay, Arto.

I found Jalkanen.

Jalkanen means nothing to me.

I have your

mother-in-law's money.

Jussi, you were so

stupid to come here.

Hey, Soupman!

Well, well! The little

one arrived. Good.

Put down the g*n!

Leave Jussi out of this, I've

been the one messing around.

I made a coke deal

with Jalkanen,

and you are the one

we were stealing from.

That's right.

That's right!

And that's why

I'll k*ll you too.

But first, I'll

make my ex a widow.

Bon voyage now, Jussi.

I couldn't leave a

friend in trouble.

I think it's time

for a bit longer holiday trip.

Hey, chick!

Set the turbines towards

Patagonia. We'll go spin fishing.

Aada!

Everything all right?

Everything all right?

Who shot?

- No one. He has a knife in his neck.

- Yeah, right.

I don't think he

fell just by himself.

Just tell me so

this will be easier.

- Look, Eero...

- What?

What if we don't tie

the threads on this one?

We can't do that.

Yes, we can.

We don't need to tie this case up to

the ceiling and use a baton, so to speak.

Jussi.

Have you seen

a black duffel bag around here?

No, I haven't. I hope it

wasn't anything of value.

Everything is fine now.

I love you.

Your man led a

double life.

He was blackmailed

with those pictures.

It would have been

terrible for Martti

if someone would have

found out about this.

But I wouldn't have judged him.

I miss you.

Thank you.

- Mom?

- Yes?

Do you really want

to have Jussi in our life?

What do you mean?

Does he make you

happy? Or is he just

a worse version of Dad?

I don't know.

That's what I thought.

You did everything right.

I just... When you are there...

I don't trust this

world anymore.

Or you.

I'm sorry.

Well, goodbye then.

Thanks, my ex-stepdad.

Stay out of trouble.

Let's go.

Congratulations

on your new home.

The old g*ng is back together.

Thanks.

Up for a beer now?

- To new beginnings.

- To new beginnings.